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Originally Posted by Metro-One
I really can't understand this attitude.
I feel like I could copy and paste this exact same sentiment from people in the 1960's / 70's when they were tearing down, at that time, similar aged structures and replacing them with newer and better ones!
Yes, these towers, just like many built in the 1960s / 70s on the graves of older buildings (that we now yearn for), are not bad. The thing is, we have soooooooo many other lots of much lower density currently occupied with forgettable 3 / 4 story structures in the same area that this project can go on instead. There is no need to tear down a tower that has been a landmark in the city for decades.
Several pics were just posted on the skyline page just the other day, and in all of them this tower was one of the interesting peaks, especially the night photos whth its lighting features.
Seriously people, have at least a little self awareness about how much your mentality echos exactly what happened 40 / 50 years ago.
Also, looking forward to losing even more unique retail space to more bland starbucks and dental offices that will be sure to occupy this new project's podium.
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5 years ago I would be writing your post.
This is why I immensely enjoy my Euro trips. The character/presence you get out of well restored, well preserved, re-purposed buildings is second to none.
Unfortunately, living and growing up in Vancouver, I realize the priorities in this city need to be vastly different than those of other cities.
Our problems are unique, our status is unique, our challenges are unique.
I will certainly agree that it would be nice to retain the tower and possibly repurpose into condo, or mix use.
However, I'm sure the numbers were ran and its either unfeasible because of structure, or otherwise.
So what would you propose? How can a property like this continue in a city like ours?
If it no longer makes business sense to run a Hotel, whats the future of this property other than redevelopment?